In a wrongful death case, someone dies because of the negligence of another person and/or business. These types of unfortunate and fatal accidents most often occur as a result of negligent medical practices, car accidents, and accidents at the workplace. Families lose loved ones, such as a spouse, parent, or child, and then face devastating…

Los Angeles, California, December 19, 2017 NFL Raiders cornerback Sean L. Smith, who was charged with felony aggravated assault after beating his sister’s boyfriend to near death while he was lying unconscious on the ground on July 4, 2017, is set to appear in Court on Tuesday, December 19 for his preliminary hearing. The hearing…

Assault and battery charges in California result from the intentional or actual injury to another person. With assault, an attacker only needs the intention to physically injure or threaten a victim in a way that makes the victim believe that they’re going to be attacked. In other words, assault doesn’t mean that the attacker actually…

In a California workplace, sexual harassment falls into two categories: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. In this post, you’re going to learn about both categories, which are prohibited under state law. Supervisors, managers, and business owners should provide training to employees to help avoid sexual harassment and to know how to deal with…

Jonathan S. Dennis of the Dennis Law Group recently settled a multi car accident case for $856,000. His client, who was involved in three separate car accidents within a 6 month period, suffered extensive head and neck injuries and was required to take time off work. Within two months of Mr. Dennis being brought into…

Jonathan Dennis of the Dennis Law Group recently settled a case for the full policy limit within two weeks of being retained. His client, a passenger in a vehicle, was injured when a distracted driver, driving approximately 3 miles per hour, failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the vehicle Mr. Dennis’ client…

Jonathan S. Dennis of the Dennis Law Group recently settled an auto accident case for 84% above the policy limit. His client was injured by a reckless driver and suffered numerous broken bones that required several extensive surgeries. She contacted Mr. Dennis shortly after the accident and, much to her appreciation, Mr. Dennis successfully settled…

Halloween is all about the tricks, treats, and costumes. With more people in cars and out and about while walking their favorite neighborhood, it’s important that you take some extra measures to stay safe and avoid a car or pedestrian accident. Here’s a list of safety tips you can use to stay safe these Halloween….

In early 2017, a new driving law went into effect in California in an effort to reduce the number of car accidents caused by distracted driving. This means that if you’re driving in Orange County, you’re no longer able to have your cell phone in your hand — for any reason — making it easier…

Come January 2018, businesses in California need to be prepared for updates to the Unemployment Insurance Code in the form of AB 908. Originally passed in 1935 and superseded by the 1953 Code, the UIC relates to unemployment and disability compensation. AB 908, though effective January 1, 2017, will increase, for periods of disability beginning…